BY AMOS TAUNA, KADUNA – The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), on Wednesday lamented the open disagreement among agencies of the Federal Government, warning that Nigeria cannot afford an avoidable divided Presidency.
In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Muhammad Ibrahim Biu, in Kaduna, the forum said, it “has observed with concern the open disagreement among agencies of government over simple administrative issues that are capable of affecting unity of purpose with clear thought and morality.
“Nigeria cannot afford avoidable divided presidency, as it is not helpful to our democracy and development. ACF therefore appeals to the agencies concerned to guide against actions that can be sand bags on the path of efforts to deliver on the promise of democracy.”
The ACF appealed to leaders at all levels of government to be God-fearing, just, sincere and responsible in discharging their duties, while exhibit decorum and civility in words and deeds.
Meanwhile, the forum also called on South-east governors and the Ndigbo leadership to emulate their counterpart in the North by calling Biafran agitators to order.
The statement added that grievances are best addressed through dialogue, not through violent agitations, threats and intimidation to lives and property. The ACF also urged all Nigerians to avoid hate speeches and acts that are capable of jeopardizing the peaceful co-existence of the country.
Felicitating with the Muslim Ummah over the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the statement noted: “Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), hereby wishes to extend its felicitations and good wishes to the Muslim Ummah and other Nigerians on this special occasion of Eid-el-Kabir. May the lessons of the sacrifices translate into unity of purpose and love for Nigeria.
“We urge all Nigerians to be patient with one another, with government and continue to have hope as our current socio-economic challenges are not beyond redemption, considering government’s systematic efforts in diversifying other sectors of the economy.”
